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inspect the fence, she indicated that 15-gallon size trees would grow to the height of the fence. He indicated that these trees should be planted or the fence cut down so Ms. Fink does not have to deal with the visual impact of the overheight fence. Mr. Pretzel stated that he felt he was swindled by Mr. Baker, who made a promise and did not come through, and disregarded his property when he broke and did not replace the fence post to which Mr. Pretzel's front yard fence was hinged. He indicated that he spent $330 to put boards on his side of the fence to block dirt from oozing through to his side. Commissioner Blank asked Mr. Pretzel what his preference was with respect to the fence. Mr. Pretzel replied that he would like the fence cut down to six feet high. He indicated that there was no discussion between Mr. Baker and himself regarding the height of the fence before it was built. He stated that he assumed it would be six feet tall and was surprised to see how high it was. Commissioner Pentin asked Mr. Pretzel why it did not dawn on him to discuss the fence height with Mr. Baker, particularly since he had a previous issue regarding with Mr. Deike regarding fence height. Mr. Pretzel replied that he expected the fence to be six feet high. Robert Baker, Applicant, stated that he was in full agreement with the staff report with a minor correction that the fence between Ms. Fink's and his rear yard is six feet tall and not five feet. He noted that he and Ms. Fink agreed that rather than planting a tree where his new fence intersects with their common rear yard fence, he would plant shrubbery that would grow tall enough to shield the fence from Ms. Fink's view. He noted that a tree would not be practical that dose to his swimming pool. Mr. Baker indicated thathe and Mr. Pretzel talked from start to finish of the fence installation project, from the removal of the old fence, consultation and agreement on the new fence configuration including dimensions, and final approval and permit co-application.I He stated that Mr. Pretzel wanted to attach the old boards but he did not want the red fence. He added that he also installed 2" x 12" baseboards to support his side of the fence. Mr. Baker stated that Mr. Pretzel observed the construction of the fence from start to finish; he reimbursed Mr. Baker for half the cost of the materials but did not provide labor or labor reimbursement. He added that although they did not discuss the height of the fence, at no time during the project did Mr. Pretzel come to him to object to the fence height. He stated that he thought Mr. Pretzel was pleased with the fence when he signed the application; however, he withdrew his co-application about a month later when Mr. Deike received approval for his fence, which Mr. Baker supported because of DRAFT EXCERPT: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, 12-14-2011 Page 2 of 5